December 7, 2017

It had the makings of a perfect Christmas pageant, until the Herdman children showed up and changed everything … for the better.

Orlando Repertory Theatre in partnership with UCF brings the Orlando community the spirit of Christmas with its production of Barbara Robinson’s 1972 fictional classic, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical.

December 10, 2017

West Orange High School’s swimming and diving teams competed against eight other local high schools for the Swim Metro Conference Championship. Congratulations to the girls team for winning first place and the boys team for taking second.

December 8, 2017

A member of Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services, Collins is qualified as a mission scanner, mission observer and aerial photographer. He was deployed to Puerto Rico for 10 days after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, along with 15 other volunteer members. Several other CAP members in the states also supported the mission as part of a virtual team.

December 8, 2017

Rob Rahter, a multimillion dollar selling broker associate for Stockworth Realty Group and voted Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s Best Real Estate Agent in 2017, brings his TV background to the forefront to help sell homes. A former broadcast news producer with WKMG-TV, Rahter is part of the Stockworth team that uses live TV and video produced at their private studio in Southwest Orlando.

December 7, 2017

It’s December, and the race is on for Southwest residents to find amazing holiday gifts for the people on their lists. Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s Holiday Gift Guide provides a comprehensive listing of various local businesses, as well as gift ideas — from always-handy gift cards to beauty and fashion finds and more — that are sure to please everyone this holiday season.

November 17, 2017

The staff at Simmonds Dental Center’s motto is “Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time,” which is exactly what they do. They are unique, because they truly treat their patients like family, and they have more than 500 five-star reviews that can attest to this. Simmonds Dental Center has provided dental care for patients in the MetroWest and surrounding communities for the past nine years and is happy to have contributed to the robust growth of the area.

November 17, 2017

If the thought of cooking a turkey and all of the trimmings for family and friends makes you break out in a cold sweat, don’t panic. With a little pre-planning, smart use of your kitchen, and a little help from your friends, this Thanksgiving could turn out to be one of the most enjoyable yet!

A man arrested on charges of armed robbery and attempted murder outside a hotel near International Drive has a long criminal history, police said. Bruce Smith, 24, is accused of robbing a man of $180 at a Super 8 hotel Monday night, then shooting the man in the midsection, police said. Smith was...

Authorities arrested a man last week who claimed to be the “biggest drug dealer at UCF” but said he wanted to change his life, according to an arrest affidavit. The investigation into Patrick Munoz, 18, began in November, when police responded to an LSD overdose on the University of Central Florida...

An Orange County deputy was injured when a man driving a stolen truck rammed his cruiser Wednesday on Goldenrod Road near Pershing Avenue, authorities said. A deputy was patrolling the area about 11:30 a.m. and pulled behind a pickup truck. The truck came back as stolen. The deputy tried to stop...

A skydiver was injured after he hit his head while jumping out of a plane over DeLand Wednesday morning, officials said. Police were called to DeLand Municipal Airport around 11:30 a.m. The skydiver — a 35-year-old man who wasn’t immediately identified — told police the only thing he remembered...

Vice President Al Gore reluctantly concedes defeat to Texas Governor George W. Bush in his bid for the presidency, following weeks of legal battles over the recounting of votes in Florida, on this day in 2000. In a televised speech from his ceremonial office next to the White House, Gore said that while he was […]

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota adds a hint of lemon to these delightful sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to three months, then thaw in the fridge before baking and decorating them. —Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into this tasty dish. Today, the memory of her cooking is like food for my soul. —Phyllis Burkland, […]

My husband and I spent a long weekend at a bed-and-breakfast not far from our home. The owners shared this delicious recipe with me, which I've made my own after a couple of simple changes. —Jennifer Cramer, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

November 16, 2017

Brenda Crenshaw didn’t intend to open an accredited private school, let alone two: The Crenshaw School in Gotha and another near Plains, Georgia. Many have said her school is one of “the best-kept secrets in Orlando.”

November 4, 2017

Kids Beating Cancer held its 2017 Hats & Heroes Masquerade Ball, celebrating 25 years, at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The theme for the night was “Phantom of the Opera.” It featured music from the Broadway show with Terry Barber and his orchestra, as well as dancing to the music of Michael Andrew & Swingerhead followed by a DJ After Party.

November 4, 2017

Iron Core Gym of Ocoee competed at the R.A.W. United Stronglife Powerlifting Competition in Tampa. Kendall Danganan of Turtle Creek placed first in the women’s 132-pound senior division. Christopher Newton of Dr. Phillips won the men’s 181-pound 18-19 division, and Peter Pires of Cross Creek took the 181-pound senior title, as well as the pound-for-pound best power lifter award, for the men with a total of 1,525 pounds.

November 4, 2017

Bridgewater Middle’s volunteer organization SPEW — Students Participating in Exceptional Work — donated more than 2,500 pounds of clothing for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Volunteers came out in the pouring rain to staff the clothing drive.

November 3, 2017

Endocrine Associates of Florida is a family-run, private practice located at 1510 Citrus Medical Court in Ocoee. Its caring staff strives to provide the best possible health care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Their holistic and compassionate approach allows the staff time to get to know and listen to its patients.